Texas Longhorns volleyball didn’t observer “The Eyes of Texas” at the Erwin Center last night, per the Austin American-Statesman, marking the latest chapter in the controversy.
From the Statesman: “As the song played at the Erwin Center, Longhorns players huddled together but did not acknowledge the song. In years past, players would congregate in small groups after matches and take part in the school song with fans. ... This summer, several volleyball players joined an athlete-led protest that aimed to address racial issues at the university. The protest included a list of demands, one of which was the retirement of “The Eyes of Texas.